Search and Evaluation Manager, Oncology (m/f) Job in Leuven, Belgium

ThromboGenics (Euronext Brussels: THR) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of eye disease, vascular disease, and cancer.
Our lead product, ocriplasmin (microplasmin), has completed two successful Phase III clinical trials for the pharmacological treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (sVMA). ThromboGenics will commercialize this product via its own dedicated sales force in the United States and in Europe.

Search and Evaluation Manager, Oncology (m/f) Job Description

Company

ThromboGenics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative ophthalmic medicines. The Company’s lead product, JETREA®(Ocriplasmin), was approved on October 17, 2012 for the pharmacological treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (VMA), otherwise termed vitreomacular traction (VMT). Additionally the Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for ocriplasmin has been accepted for review in Europe.

ThromboGenics signed a strategic partnership with Alcon (Novartis) for the commercialization of ocriplasmin outside the United States. Under this agreement, ThromboGenics could receive up to a total of €375 million in up-front and milestone payments, plus an attractive level of royalties on Alcon’s net sales of ocriplasmin. ThromboGenics and Alcon intend to share the costs equally of developing ocriplasmin for a number of new vitreoretinal indications. 

ThromboGenics is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. The Company is listed on the Euronext Brussels exchange under the symbol THR. 

More information is available at www.thrombogenics.com.

Job description

• The Search and Evaluation Manager explores and evaluates new therapeutic oncology opportunities and negotiates together with business development licensing terms to benefit the company’s product pipeline.
• The candidate (m/f) will be located at the Headquarters in Belgium (Leuven) and will report to the Chief Scientific Officer.
• This is a permanent position.

• Evaluate new project and technology opportunities to strengthen the R&D pipeline and development activities in support of the company’s portfolio strategy.
• Seeking partnerships with Academic institutes and pharmaceutical industry on new projects.
• Write evaluation reports and initial projects outline of newly in-licensed projects
• Monitoring transfer know how from licensor into the company
• Assist business development in negotiating new license agreements
• Follow-up of existing license agreements and external collaborations.
• Liaison between external partners and internal programs.

Search and Evaluation Manager, Oncology (m/f) Job Requirements

Profile

• Doctorate in a life sciences discipline with a relevant industry experience developing new drug candidates in either the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries;
• Solid record of developing successful relationships with opinion leaders and investigators in the various therapeutic areas;
• Knowledge of Legal and IP issues;
• Knowledge and experience in market size determination and competitive analysis;
• Proven ability to write original scientific documents and use of scientific data evaluation programs;
• Strong results driven personality, high level of enthusiasm and energy and an ability to demonstrate flexibility and integrity; 
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking and communication skills are essential; 
• You are self-confident and comfortable in the public arena;  Offer Competitive salary and benefits.
• High performing team environment.

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